South Korea Visit Visa
Visit Seoul, Busan and Jeju with a well-prepared short-term visit visa file.
- Visa / permit
- Short-term visit visa (C-3)
- How to apply
- Embassy / Korea Visa Application Centre
- Stay / validity
- Short-term stay as granted by the embassy
- Processing time
- Varies — LeadX confirms the current timeline
- Fees
- Ask LeadX for a quote
Overview
South Korea’s short-term visit visa (C-3) covers tourism, family visits and short business trips. Nationals of visa-exempt countries use K-ETA instead. Korean missions look closely at financial standing and travel history, so a complete, consistent file matters.
Who it is for
- Tourists and holiday travellers
- Family and friend visits
- Short business meetings and events (where the visit visa allows it)
Requirements
- Valid passport
- Genuine travel purpose and itinerary
- Sufficient funds for the trip
- Strong ties to your home country (job, business, studies, family)
- A clean travel and immigration history
Documents checklist
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- Recent passport-size photographs (as per embassy specification)
- Completed visa application form
- Bank statements for the last few months with sufficient balance
- Proof of employment, business or studies (letter, registration or enrolment)
- Tax returns, where applicable
- Travel itinerary, hotel booking and return-ticket reservation
- Invitation letter and host’s documents (family / friend visits)
- Previous travel history and visas, if any
Typical documents — LeadX gives you the exact checklist for your passport and purpose of travel.
How LeadX handles it
- 01
Free consultation and eligibility check with LeadX
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Personalised document checklist for your profile
- 03
Application form, cover letter and itinerary prepared and reviewed
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Submission online or appointment at the embassy / visa centre
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Tracking and follow-up until the decision
Visa rules, fees and processing times are set by each government and can change. LeadX confirms the current requirements for your passport before you apply. The final decision always rests with the embassy or immigration authority.
Frequently asked questions
Can LeadX guarantee the visa?
No consultant can guarantee a visa — the decision belongs to the authorities. We make sure your application is complete, consistent and well presented.
How early should I apply?
Ideally 4–8 weeks before travel, and earlier in peak seasons.
Can you book hotels and flights for the application?
Yes, we help with itinerary, hotel and ticket reservations for the application.
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Ready to apply?
Send your details and a LeadX counsellor will confirm the right visa for your passport and prepare your file.